English–French

“wind turbine” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/eoljɛn/

Example

L'éolienne tourne quand il y a du vent.

The wind turbine spins when it is windy.

Illustration for éolienne (wind turbine)

How to say “wind turbine” in French

“Wind turbine” in French is éolienne.

A wind turbine standing alone or among many others, with moving air driving electrical production.

Full entry for éolienne: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with éolienne

On installe souvent une éolienne près de la côte.

People often install a wind turbine near the coast.

Tips for using éolienne

  • The related adjective changes with the noun, as in une éolienne moderne and un parc éolien moderne.

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